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Forgotten Facts: The Disappearance of Early COVID Records

April 29, 2026

When COVID-19 first spread in 2020, governments worldwide scrambled to track every detail. Yet somehow, many critical records from those early months vanished from official databases. Instead of proper storage, some ended up buried in personal email accounts, making them nearly impossible to retriev

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Former NIH Officer Charged Over COVID Record Missteps

April 28, 2026

A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat

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Health CEOs Face Cost Questions in Congress

April 28, 2026

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs from big hospital groups stepped up to point out how political decisions by the opposing party push prices higher. Earlier this year, insurance lea

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A Night of Chaos at the White House Dinner

April 28, 2026

The event began with journalists, politicians and celebrities seated in a ballroom that hummed with big‑band music. President Donald Trump sat beside his wife, while Vice President J. D. Vance and several cabinet members were nearby. The evening’s entertainer, Oz Pearlman, was demonstrating a mind‑r

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Stand Up for Free Speech: The Kimmel & Fonda Showdown

April 28, 2026

Jane Fonda’s First Amendment group stepped in to back Jimmy Kimmel after President Donald Trump demanded that ABC cancel the late‑night host for a joke made last week. The same pressure came from First Lady Melania Trump, who asked the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. Fonda’s committee bla

education

A closer look at Foley Stadium's upkeep problems

April 28, 2026

Worcester's Foley Stadium, built nearly a century ago in 1927, faces growing concerns about its maintenance. The 4, 000-seat venue serves as home ground for high school sports and hosts various tournaments, but worries have emerged over the condition of its track and playing surface. School official

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Why US AI policy needs to rethink its approach to global cooperation

April 28, 2026

A Vermont senator is catching flak for inviting Chinese AI officials to a Washington discussion, raising questions about America's tech strategy. Bernie Sanders will share a panel with two prominent figures from China's AI governance scene—both tied to government-backed committees. Critics argue thi

entertainment

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

April 27, 2026

The year’s biggest cultural events drew a star‑packed crowd, from film premieres to music festivals. At the “Michael” opening night, actors like Nia Long and Meagan Good mingled with music icons Usher and Chance the Rapper, creating a buzz that spread through social media. The Black Effect Pod

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Trump’s Pardon Power: A New Game of Influence

April 27, 2026

The former president used his clemency right in a way that feels more like politics than mercy. He began to act on requests almost immediately after taking office, bypassing the usual slow process that many presidents observe. The speed and lack of standard checks made it easy for people with money

sports

Persistence Pays: A Fresh Look at Bay County Sports Highlights

April 27, 2026

Pinconning’s girls’ soccer team turned a long season of hard work into a bright moment when Ariana Bustamante scored the first goal of the year, earning her squad a 2‑2 tie with Unionville‑Sebewaing. The win shows how steady effort can finally break through, a point the coach highlighted by praising